Back Bay Mission works to strengthen neighborhoods through education, empowerment, and housing rehabilitation programs on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The organization reports seeking justice by helping people become more involved in their communities, educating people about the realities of poverty, and advocating on behalf of marginalized people. Back Bay Mission also reports starting other organizations, like the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence and Coastal Family Health Center. As reported by the organization, Back Bay Mission?s current focus is on the homeless and impoverished, striving to meet emergency needs first and then finding pathways to self-sustainability.
For the year ended December 31, 2019, Back Bay Mission's program expenses were:
Program services |
$1,671,332 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$1,815,006 |
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Chief Executive
Rev. James Pennington, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director
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Compensation*
$0
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Chair of the Board
Raymos McMillon
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Mississippi Power Company (Retired)
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Board Size
14
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Paid Staff Size
15
*2020 compensation, as reported by the charity, is not yet available. Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Note: According to Back Bay Mission’s 2019 IRS from 990, Ms. Alice Graham received compensation of $55,620 as Executive Director during that year.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Planned giving arrangements
Fundraising costs were 6% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $1,365,125, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Back Bay Mission's audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Source of Funds |
Contributions |
$508,131 |
Government grants and contracts |
$465,712 |
Investment income |
$393,741 |
Other grants and contracts |
$274,396 |
Program income |
$216,383 |
Bequests and trusts |
$87,185 |
Rental income |
$77,498 |
Special events |
$29,701 |
Sales of promotional items |
$5,392 |
Other income |
$821 |
Total Income |
$2,058,960 |
- Programs: 98%
- Fundraising: 4%
- Administrative: 4%
Total Income |
$2,058,960 |
Program expenses |
$1,815,006 |
Fundraising expenses |
$85,015 |
Administrative expenses |
$79,125 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$1,835,472 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$223,488 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$4,976,391 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$4,914,221 |
Total Liabilities |
$123,542 |
Total Assets |
$5,037,763 |